# Transcribe Audio to Text Notes vs Live Transcribe

The clearest difference is monetization model: Live Transcribe at free with in-app purchases against Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's subscription. Live Transcribe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 24%). Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Live Transcribe sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Transcribe Audio to Text Notes against 4.6 for Live Transcribe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Transcribe Audio to Text Notes's written reviews are positive against 57% of Live Transcribe's.

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Live Transcribe every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transcribe Audio to Text Notes | Live Transcribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-notes/id1460290478/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **57.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#99** |
| Size | 130 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WBS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459630157) | [Mighty Fine Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/973529494) |

## What reviewers say

### Transcribe Audio to Text Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transcribe-audio-to-text-notes/id1460290478)

This app uses AI to transcribe audio and video into text, generate summaries, and rewrite recordings. It's designed for students, professionals, and creators to save time and organize notes efficiently. Features include speaker identification, translation, and secure storage.

**Highlights:** AI-powered transcription, Audio and video summarization, Speaker identification, Instant translation, Export to PDF, TXT, DOCX, Record or import audio/video

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-minute Transcription Plan | $4.49 | per month |
| 30-minute Transcription Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| 30-minute Transcription Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| 2-hour Transcription Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 2-hour Transcription Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Basic Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| 2-hour Transcription Plan | $13.99 | per month |
| 5-hour Transcription Plan | $22.49 | per month |
| 5-hour Transcription Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| 5-hour Transcription Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Transcribe 2 Hours | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving transcription
- 👍 Excellent assistant for meetings
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Accurate transcription
- 👍 Helpful for lectures and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate transcription
- 🐛 Transcription quality issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Lack of trial or free option
- 🐛 Transcription errors and gibberish

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription not working
- Recordings not being saved
- Inability to cancel subscription
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Improved accuracy and quality of transcription
- Better speaker differentiation
- More affordable pricing options


### Live Transcribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-transcribe/id1471473738)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

**Highlights:** Real-time transcription, 145+ languages supported, Adjustable text size, Dark mode, Save and share transcripts, Offline transcription for 9 languages

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Starter | $9.99 | per month |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Try Real-Time Transcription | $49.99 | per year |
| Starter | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Live Transcribe Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| 1 Hour | $1.49 | one-time |
| 5 Hours | $7.49 | one-time |
| 10 Hours | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate transcription
- 💡 Helpful for hard of hearing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for doctor's appointments
- 👍 Saves conversations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Struggles with background noise and accents
- 🔒 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Transcription stops unexpectedly
- Deletes correct transcription
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- Distinguish between multiple speakers
- Ability to use on Mac
- More than 5 hours of premium transcription per month
- Improved accuracy for medical/technical terms


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transcribe Audio to Text Notes free?

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Live Transcribe free?

Live Transcribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Live Transcribe?

Live Transcribe is rated higher. Transcribe Audio to Text Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Live Transcribe averages 4.6 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Live Transcribe have ads?

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes shows ads; Live Transcribe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes or Live Transcribe?

Transcribe Audio to Text Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Live Transcribe every 3 days. Most recently, Transcribe Audio to Text Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Live Transcribe on October 31, 2026.

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